Database ABEMUSIC of the repertoire for guitar (lute) in chamber music and with orchestra

ABEMUSIC is an extensive compilation by Abel Nagytothy-Toth of over 30,000 compositions of the repertoire for the guitar (lute) in chamber music and with orchestra.
Not included are the followings: guitar (lute) solo and duo or trio, between only guitars (lutes), also voice with only guitar (lute) accompaniment.
No critical evaluation whatsoever is undertaken. No distinction is made between an original and an adapted version for the guitar. It is intended as a practical tool. Some errors or omissions are possible, and may be corrected in subsequent versions.
Version 19 August 2010

For personal use only, reproduction of the material in parts or as a whole is forbidden. Copyright © 2010 Abel Nagytothy-Toth, International Copyright Secured . Made in. Canada. All rights Reserved
Author's disclaimer: It is my interest to keep the content of ABEMUSIC accurate, current, and complete; however, I cannot guarantee any of the above. Please report errors and omissions to me by e-mail  nagytot@videotron.ca

The database uses the software WORKS (any version). This program is a commercial product of Microsoft not distributed here. WORKS vers.3 can be free downloaded in Internet. Higher versions must be purchased (at low cost).

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The Database ABEMUSIC is available to be downloaded in ZIP format, with the following steps:

1. click here to download and open abemusic_2010_august.zip;
2. extract the files in a folder of your computer;
3. read the introduction file INTRO.pdf
4. open the files in the folder with the the software Works, that must be installed in your computer.

Ebook Guide to the guitarist's modern and contemporary repertoire
catalog for guitar solo, guitar in chamber music, and guitar with orchestra
edition july 2010
Compiled and edited by Vincenzo Pocci
In an alphabetical listing of some  7,950 composers, the publication provides essential information about 46,500 guitar works composed since the end of the 19th century till today.

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Ebook (paper format A4)   -o-   Ebook (paper format Letter)
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email to info@vpmusicmedia.com your comment, corrections and/or new additions.

CDRom Guide to the guitarist's modern and contemporary repertoire
catalog for guitar solo, guitar in chamber music, and guitar with orchestra
edition july 2010
Compiled and edited by Vincenzo Pocci
include the references of:
- 7,950 composers,
- 28,400 compositions for guitar solo,
- 18,100 chamber works with guitar,
- 1,500 publishers,
- 1,750 anthologies, collections and albums of guitar music;
the listings are arranged:
- by author’s name,
- by performance medium (guitar solo, guitars ensemble, guitar with other instruments, voice(s) and guitar, orchestra with guitar(s), etc.).
moreover the CDRom contains:
- 1,400 composers profiles,
- 4.400 links to web sites of composers and publishers.

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The CDRom is available to be downloaded in ZIP format (large file 18MB), with the following steps:

1. click here to download and open the file guitar_catalogue_pocci_2010_july_CD.zip;
2. extract the files in a folder of your computer;
3. masterize all the files extracted on a blank CD-R / or / double click the icon start.pdf to browse the content of the CD-R;
4. click here to download the booklet.